Dr. Paul Overlie's specialty is adult cardiology. After attending the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Dr. Overlie completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Overlie takes.

Dr. James Grattan specializes in adult cardiology and practices in Lubbock, TX. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from New York Medical College and Mayo Medical School. Dr. Grattan has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors.

Dr. Aurelio Cervera is an adult cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist in San Antonio, TX and Lubbock, TX. Dr. Cervera accepts United Healthcare Compass, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Choice, in addition to other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon Faculty of Medicine. He has received the distinction of Texas Rising Stars. He is professionally affiliated with Nix Health.

Dr. James Moss sees patients in Lubbock, TX. His medical specialties are adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Moss honors several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Compass, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Choice.

Dr. Leigh Jenkins is an adult cardiologist and interventional cardiologist. She studied medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. She is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Jenkins has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors.

Dr. Joseph Rizzo is a cardiologist in Lubbock, TX. He attended medical school at New York Medical College and State University of New York (SUNY). Patient reviews placed Dr. Rizzo at an average of 2.0 stars out of 5. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO.

Dr. Curtis Carothers specializes in adult cardiology. He is in-network for United Healthcare Compass, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Choice, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Carothers studied medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine.

Dr. Walter Brogan is a specialist in adult cardiology. Dr. Brogan attended medical school at West Virginia University School of Medicine. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars out of 5. He takes several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO.

Dr. Juan Kurdi is an interventional cardiologist. He is a graduate of the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. Patient reviews placed Dr. Kurdi at an average of 5.0 stars out of 5. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Kurdi takes.

Dr. Jason Wischmeyer practices adult cardiology and interventional cardiology in Lubbock, TX. United Healthcare Compass, United Healthcare Choice, and United Healthcare HSA are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Wischmeyer accepts. He graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine.

Dr. John Zias, who practices in Lubbock, TX, is a medical specialist in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Zias is a graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Zias average 4.5 stars out of 5. He is in-network for United Healthcare Compass, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Choice, as well as other insurance carriers.

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Cardiology is the study of the heart and blood vessels, and a cardiologist makes sure they are functioning well. Patients see cardiologists for many issues affecting the circulatory system, including:

Hypertension, or high blood pressure

Heart attack prevention and treatment

Congestive Heart Failure, where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body

Heart transplant evaluation and care after surgery

Peripheral vascular disease, where arteries in the limbs narrow and reduce blood flow

Aneurysm, or a swelling in the blood vessels

Coronary Artery Disease, where the blood vessels delivering oxygen and nutrients to the heart become blocked

After performing a physical exam, a cardiologist may order a number of imaging tests in order to get a better understanding of what disease or complication might be causing problems in the heart and blood vessels. Some of these might include:

An electrocardiogram, which checks the heart’s electrical activity

X-rays to see tissues more clearly

Cardiac catheterization, where a small tube is directed into the heart to test pressure, oxygen levels, and blood flow

Although some cardiologists provide primary care, cardiologists more typically work as consultants to primary care physicians when a heart issue comes up. Cardiologists do not perform surgery, but they can perform “interventional” procedures, such as balloon angioplasty (where a balloon is used to stretch open narrowed veins) or stent placement to keep blood flowing.